Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills

Description:

A comprehensive intro to the art,science, and practice of physical therapy With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT—including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice. The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise,including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility,transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

1. The Profession

2. Healthcare Regulations

3. Evidence-Informed Practice

4. Foundations of Movement

5. Patient/Client Management

6. Movement Dysfunction

7. Correcting Movement Dysfunction

8. Preparation for Patient Care

9. Monitoring Vital Signs

10. Bed Mobility, Patient Positioning, and Draping

11. Mobility

12. Manual Muscle Testing

13. Patient Transfers and Mobility

14. Gait Training

Appendix A: Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Appendix B: Criteria for Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Appendix C: Code of Ethics

Appendix D: Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Appendix E: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Index